Faculty of Law · Law · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Hilal PATAT
Instructors: Doç. Dr. Müge ÜREM NOKAY
Course Objective
The main aim of the course is to determine the legal relationship and quality between the patient and the physician and to learn the legal responsibility of the physician and other healthcare professionals, private hospitals and the state.
Course Content
Rights and Obligations of Patients and Physicians, Examination of Physician's Civil, Criminal and Administrative Responsibilities, Malpractice
Course Learning Outcomes
- Determining patient rights and debts
- To resolve legal disputes arising between patient and physician
- To learn the rights and obligations of health institutions
- Learning types of health institutions
Core Area Distribution
(38) Law%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The nature of the contract between the patient and the health institution | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 2 | Hospitals' responsibilities | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 3 | Patient's rights and obligations | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 4 | Obligation to enlighten the patient | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 5 | Consent and illuminated consent | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 6 | Conditions of lawful medical intervention | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 7 | Malpractice | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Responsibility of the administration and private health institutions | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 10 | Aesthetic operations | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 11 | Damage | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 12 | General health insurance and professional liability insurance | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 13 | Current discussions on the legal responsibility of the physician | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 14 | Current discussions on the legal responsibility of the physician | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 15 | Current discussions on the legal responsibility of the physician | To read the recommended part of course book and notes. |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |